Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 20 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 20 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Monday 30 May 2011

Steve's Jamaican Curry Chicken

This dish is simply mouth watering, the smells itself will drive you insane. Its one of my favourite dishes and I'm always longing for more...




Ingredients:


1kg chicken, chopped into medium pieces
4-5 sprigs of fresh thyme
8-10 pimento seeds (All spice)
2 scotch bonnet peppers, chopped finely
3 tbps of mild curry powder
1 tbps of ginger/garlic paste
4 large tomatoes, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
4 tbsps butter 




Method:


1. Marinate the chicken with salt, ginger garlic paste, curry powder, scotch bonnet and thyme. Leave for minimum 30 minutes to marinate.


2. In a deep pan heat the butter, add onions and tomatoes. Cook till a the onions and tomatoes dissolve into a thick gravy. Add more butter if needed.


3. Add marinated chicken and mix till chicken is well coated with the gravy. Add water till chicken is covered, just above.


4. Cook on slow fire for 90 minutes or until the gravy has thickened.


5. Serve hot with bread or pitta.


Tips:


Steve used SUN TROPICAL mild curry powder.
Potatoes can be added to the gravy.
Make sure you wash your hand after chopping the scotch bonnet. 

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